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Microsoft Corp, the world's largest software maker, has ventured into designing its own phones to challenge Apple's iPhone and Google Inc's Android phones. The software company launched two new phones, Kin One and Kin Two, targeting young people aged 15 to 25. These phones
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The efficient virtualization of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 has become a crucial aspect for businesses, driven by the adoption of VMware infrastructure and advancements in hardware and software performance. The current version of Exchange, designed as a 64-bit application, has reduced storage demands compared to its predecessors. However, its increased
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Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Intel's Itanium chip in their server software, citing the natural evolution of the x86 64-bit architecture and the advancements made by Intel and AMD in their latest high-end server chips. With the release of new high-core-count processors and servers
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Reese Pharmaceutical Company, a century-old private labeler of high-quality medications, has selected SYSPRO ERP software to streamline its operations. The company, based in Cleveland, Ohio, chose SYSPRO over Microsoft NAV due to its ease of implementation, user interface, and the expertise of the local SYSPRO Reseller. Reese's Controller,
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Ford Motor Company and software giant Microsoft Corporation are collaborating to create a new energy management application for electric vehicles. The application, Microsoft Hohm, is designed to help electric vehicle owners recharge their cars efficiently and affordably while also assisting utility companies in managing the increased demand on the power
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The Department of the National Library, under the leadership of Director General Mamoun Talhouni, has been instrumental in combating software piracy in Jordan. The enforcement activity on two system builders in Amman, who were caught copying and installing pirated Microsoft software, demonstrates the department's commitment to protecting intellectual
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Wuxi, the high-tech hub in China's Jiangsu province, has welcomed international investors and technology companies in recent years. In line with this trend, hiSoft Technology International Limited, the global IT service provider and largest software outsourcing provider, has signed an agreement to settle in the Wuxi high and
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Merchant Warehouse Inc., a leading independent sales organization, has enhanced its mobile payment-acceptance software, MerchantWare Mobile, to support both Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Mobile and Google Inc.'s Android operating systems. This expansion extends the potential coverage of MerchantWare Mobile to approximately 90% of smartphones sold in the
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The U.S. Treasury Department has updated its sanctions rules to allow American companies, including Microsoft and Google, to resume providing instant messaging, email, and social networking services to citizens in Cuba, Iran, and Sudan. This decision follows a request from the State Department, which emphasized the importance of unfettered
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Verizon Wireless has announced plans to launch two phones from Microsoft Corp. in May or June, targeting teenagers with easy access to social-networking sites. This move marks Microsoft's entry into the mobile phone market, expanding its mobile Windows software offerings beyond partnerships with phone makers. Key Takeaways: * The
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The Business Software Alliance (BSA) and the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) have launched million-dollar reward programs, enticing disgruntled employees to report alleged software piracy. These programs target small and medium-sized businesses, forcing them to provide audit details of their computer systems under the threat of litigation. Members of
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Microsoft has made a significant move to incorporate online social networking features into its widely used desktop email software, Outlook. This feature is aimed at turning the email service into a hub of social information, capitalizing on the growing importance of networks like Facebook and LinkedIn to businesses. This strategic
